zion national park artist-in-residence 2027

Zion canyon’s establishment as a National Park is deeply tied to several landscape painters of the early 20th century. These artists include Frederick Dellenbaugh, Howard Russell Butler, Mary Russell Ferrell Colton, and Adele Watson. The legacy of these artists continues into the present.

Since 2010, the Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence Program has welcomed painters, sculptors, fiber artists, paper artists, woodcarvers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, performers, dancers, fiction writers, and poets as Artists-in-Residence.  

Residency Months for 2027:

• February 2027

• June 2027

• Mid-October to mid-November 2027

Travel:

• The artist must fund their own travel to and from Springdale, UT.

• While a personal vehicle is not required, bringing a vehicle is highly recommended due to the remoteness of Zion National Park.

• Zion National Park entrance fees will be waived for the duration of the Residency.

Supplies:

• The artist must be self-sufficient and provide all necessary supplies to work on their art.

• Supplies used by visitors during public programs may be paid for by the Zion Forever Project.

Contracts:

• Zion National Park Artists-in-Residence must sign a Volunteer Service Agreement and an Artist-in-Residence contract upon arrival to the park.

Application Timeline:

• July – August 2026: All submissions will be reviewed by the panel during the first round.

• Early/Mid-September 2026: Applicants moving to the final round will be contacted for interviews. Applicants not moving onto the final round will be notified.

• September 2026: Phone interviews for finalists.

• October 2026: Final selections will be made.

• January 2027: Selected artists for the year will be announced to the public.